Now more than ever, the defense of the nation hinges on creativity, imagination, and problem-solving skills. It takes exceptional people to ensure that U.S. military forces maintain their edge in a volatile, uncertain global environment.
DOD STEM LEADS IN TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
DoD provides learning opportunities from elementary school through graduate school to inspire and cultivate a diverse pool of exceptional STEM talent. DoD programs connect STEM education in the classroom to the excitement, skills, and challenges that come with safeguarding our country.
STEM skills requirement
80
Jobs that will require STEM skills in the next decade.
SMART Scholar retention
71
SMART Scholars still employed by DoD after service commitment.
STEM Employment
46
The DoD employs nearly half of scientists and engineers in the Federal government.
STEM Role Models
We’re a diversified team: physicists, materials scientists, chemists...we also have an Army researcher who’s a mechanical engineer. It's a very collaborative environment.
MATERIALS SCIENTIST NICK JONES, Ph.D.
